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One of the most pivotal and heartbreaking songs in Hamilton, the revolutionary Broadway hit newly-released on Disney+, is “Satisfied.” It’s a stirring, sensual, sorrowful ode to an attraction that can never be fulfilled between Angelica Schuyler and her future brother-in-law Alexander Hamilton. But what was the truth about the relationship between the penniless immigrant “flying

Netflix has a habit—pun very much intended—of taking seemingly ridiculous conceits (hello, Too Hot to Handle) and turning them into surprise hits. Take Warrior Nun, for instance—which, yes, is a real show, currently trending as one of the top 10 most-watched series on Netflix in the U.S. The story follows an young orphan named Ava,

When it premiered in January at the Sundance Film Festival, time loop comedy Palm Springs tapped into the desperate feeling of isolation and need to escape indicative of the 24-hour news cycle of dread. The Max Barbakow film centers on a happy wedding in the titular California city—except self-loathing maid of dishonor Sarah (Cristin Milioti)

Dilip VishwanatGetty Images Netflix’s new documentary Athlete A reveals how, after two decades of abusing girls and women, former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was finally caught and brought to justice. The film’s title is a reference to gymnast Maggie Nichols, who was left off the 2016 U.S. Olympics team after reporting Nassar’s abuse to

JoAnna Garcia Swisher was ready to take the summer off. Three days before she headed to dinner with her closest friends, she’d called her agent asking for a break. She needed to recharge her batteries, refocus, find a project that actually resonated with her. She’d been in a couple recent TV movies; she’d played Ariel

Days after their first public sighting over the weekend, Lily James and Chris Evans were photographed by paparazzi on what appeared to be a wholesome park date in London. The two were shot eating ice cream, sitting in the grass, and laughing and talking with each other on Wednesday. Did they look into each other?

In the 45 minutes Baby Rose and I spend on Zoom, she refers to herself as “weird” 11 times. “I like the word weird,” she says. “I probably should think of a different synonym, but to be ‘weird’ is to not be understood by a majority of people.” She’s absolutely right—Baby Rose isn’t everyone’s cup

Sophie Turner brought out her second mini dress of the week on Tuesday when she was photographed in Santa Monica, leaving a building in a white babydoll dress. Turner paired the dress with a snakeskin mask and purse to give the feminine look an edgy twist. MEGA The additional Turner sighting comes one day after

As Shirley Jackson, Elisabeth Moss seethes with righteous anger. Following an astounding performance in The Invisible Man, she stars in Shirley, a semi-fictional look at the famed horror author. In the film, Shirley induces visceral fear with cutting insults and a staggering disregard for social norms. But over Zoom, Moss is a friendly, laughing delight

It takes all of 10 seconds to identify Cassidy Diamond, the ostentatious “rookie lawyer” of Search Party’s spectacularly dark third season. Brought to life by Shalita Grant, the Tony-nominated actress from Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Cassidy meets her client, the very guilty murderer Dory Sief (Alia Shawkat), sporting a too-short black-and-white tweed

Jonathan Groff’s King George III has three brief solos and less than 10 minutes onstage in Hamilton. But his impact—and dramatic ability to enunciate—is felt through the entire musical, a filmed version of which hit Disney+ on July 3. But it isn’t the first major musical role the 35-year-old actor has played. In fact, you’re

Angelina Jolie has been quarantining with her children in Los Angeles throughout the coronavirus pandemic, but on Friday she was photographed out shopping with her 11-year-old daughter Vivienne at gallery/art store Soap Plant/Wacko in Los Feliz. Both wore masks, as is required now in California. Jolie dressed fashionably, wearing a tan tie-waist dress with a

As Hightown creator Rebecca Cutter remembers, Monica Raymund left her audition for the series lead saying, “You can cast whoever you want, but just so you know, I’m Jackie Quiñones.'” For her part, Raymund now realizes the potential riskiness of that move. “I love that story only because it worked out in the end,” she

Back in 1980, Virginia-born author Sherryl Woods decided she’d had enough of cynicism. Trained as a journalist and working toward a career as a television critic, she’d always promised herself she’d never boast the “edge” she saw in her fellow reporters. “I had always said that if I got to the point where all I

Mandy Moore is breaking her silence on ex-husband Ryan Adams’ public apology more than a year after he was accused by multiple women of sexual and emotional abuse. Over the weekend, the musician penned an essay for the Daily Mail where he apologized for his previous behavior and revealed that he had since become sober.

Hilary Duff spent the Fourth of July with her husband, Matthew Koma, and their daughter, Banks, who will turn 2 years old in October. In an Instagram post, she shared how she and her family had enjoyed the holiday. She also noted that she saw quite a few people enjoying the day, too—without masks. “We

Chris JacksonGetty Images Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spent the first half of 2020 taking measures to start their new life as they step away from their royal titles. Per People, the couple has formally closed down their charity SussexRoyal. Their new foundation is called Archewell. People reported on June 20 that since Harry, Meghan,

Walter McBrideGetty Images Remember Broadway? Remember going to see plays and sitting among other theater-loving people? Broadway is closed until at least January 2021, so it’s going to be a while before we can all experience a live show again. On Friday at midnight PDT/3 a.m. EDT, Disney+ released a June 2016 recording of the

Michael Kovac/AMA2016Getty Images During The Breakfast Club‘s Angela Yee’s interview this week with musician August Alsina, Alsina shared that he and Jada Pinkett Smith had a relationship. In reference to his 2019 “Nunya” song, which many people think is about Pinkett Smith, Alsina told Yee that he spoke to Pinkett-Smith’s husband of 23 years, Will

Victoria BeckhamInstagram On July 4, 1999, David and Victoria Beckham got married at Luttrellstown Castle on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland, which sits on a 560-acre estate. Both celebrated their day by sharing photos on Instagram and reminiscing about their special day. David posted a throwback montage of their time together and of footage of

Taylor Swift’s great Tayamerica Fourth of July 2020 party isn’t happening, and the coronavirus pandemic isn’t the only reason that the celeb-filled bash is off (though obviously it is a big one for everyone: large gatherings are generally discouraged because they can easily spread the virus). Swift, who used to throw elaborate Fourth of July

Warning: Contains minor spoilers for seasons 4 and 5 of The Crown. Although Royal enthusiasts await season 4 of Netflix’s The Crown, intel on the fifth and final season has begun to emerge. From the Oscar-nominated actresses assuming the roles of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret to hints at the plot, there’s plenty to anticipate.

Jerritt ClarkGetty Images On Thursday, Khloé Kardashian apparently responded to rumors that she is engaged to Tristan Thompson, her daughter’s father. “Wait…what? lol,” she wrote on Twitter. “I just came online and I’m even confused lol,” she said in another tweet. “Basically my daily thoughts about 2020. But for real… wtf lol people just be

As states slowly resume business operations—or reinstitute restrictions as a result of premature re-openings—the only thing on 6lack’s mind is a quiet respite in the woods. The singer-slash-rapper and notorious recluse is currently holed up in a cabin on Los Angeles’ Big Bear Lake, where he spent his 28th birthday last week. After all, retreating